Long Time Running is a Canadian documentary directed by Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de Pencier. It profiles the Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip during their Man Machine Poem Tour of 2016, which followed the band's announcement that lead singer Gord Downie had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.
The film premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival and has since been screened in multiple US and Canadian cities, including Austin, San Francisco, and Beverly Hills.
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October 25, 2017
The momentum behind this request for a local screening has grown significantly. It is clear that the community desires to experience this tribute to Gord Downie on the big screen.
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The magic and music of the tragically hip should be shared wherever there are fans. Esp in Boston where I saw them last. ❤️
Last time we saw the Hip was here in Boston a few years ago ... can't wait to see the documentary!
Please show this in Boston. We have a large Canadian Explat population to enjoy this.
Please bring this movie to Boston! So many colleges and universities here....So many Canadians.....
Please show this movie in Boston. Gordon Downie was the godson of longtime Bruin executive Harry Sinden.
Hey everyone, a special screening has been organized for next Monday evening in Boston (December 4th). Please RSVP here is you are interested in attending. https://www.meetup.com/Canucks-in-Boston/events/245446404/
I grew up listening to the hip. I would love to watch this documentary
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Long Time Running is a Canadian documentary directed by Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de Pencier. It profiles the Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip during their Man Machine Poem Tour of 2016, which followed the band's announcement that lead singer Gord Downie had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.
The film premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival and has since been screened in multiple US and Canadian cities, including Austin, San Francisco, and Beverly Hills.
Updates
October 25, 2017
The momentum behind this request for a local screening has grown significantly. It is clear that the community desires to experience this tribute to Gord Downie on the big screen.
24 Comments
It would be GREAT to screen the doc "Long Time Running" in Boston. Hope it happens soon!
The magic and music of the tragically hip should be shared wherever there are fans. Esp in Boston where I saw them last. ❤️
Last time we saw the Hip was here in Boston a few years ago ... can't wait to see the documentary!
Please show this in Boston. We have a large Canadian Explat population to enjoy this.
Please bring this movie to Boston! So many colleges and universities here....So many Canadians.....
Please show this movie in Boston. Gordon Downie was the godson of longtime Bruin executive Harry Sinden.
Hey everyone, a special screening has been organized for next Monday evening in Boston (December 4th). Please RSVP here is you are interested in attending. https://www.meetup.com/Canucks-in-Boston/events/245446404/
I grew up listening to the hip. I would love to watch this documentary
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It would be GREAT to screen the doc "Long Time Running" in Boston. Hope it happens soon!